Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,754,213); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1754213
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3998145 1754213
Geekbench Single 3640 2004
Geekbench Multi 11033 5311
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1260x2800
Refresh rate 2160 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100
3998145 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -127.9%
1754213 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 127.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (48/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.